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Researchers examined data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, which included 11,858 children aged 9 to 10, and discovered that a lack of sleep and a long sleep latency - the amount of time it takes to fall asleep - had a substantial link to impulsive behaviours later in life.
According to a new study from the University of Georgia, getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments and reduce their impulsivity.
Sleep is a critical part of a child’s overall health, but it can also be an important factor in the way they behave. According to a new study getting enough sleep can help children combat the effects of stressful environments.